Cloud Solutions Architect

Job description

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

Bottom line? We outthink ordinary. Discover what you can do at IBM.

The Public Service Sector consulting practice is a trusted advisor to federal, state and local governments, partnering to meet challenges and responding quickly to citizen demands, business needs, new economic conditions, and changing legislative priorities and policies.
The Senior Solutions Architect works with clients both in a pre-sale and post-sale capacity. During pre-sales, the architect works with other solutions architects, industry representatives, deal teams, and delivery teams to ensure the IBM solutions meets the requirements in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Additionally, the architect works across IBM lines of business to influence client technical strategy to position IBM solutions and offerings for opportunities within the client ecosystem. From a post-sales perspective, the solution architect is responsible for ensuring the solution is well documented and communicated to MSCS delivery teams, offering owners, and project managers. The architect is the senior technical focal point for the deal from pre-sales up to steady-state delivery.

Candidates must have the ability to obtain a US DoD Secret clearance. Preferred work locations include Dallas, TX, Boulder, CO, or Raleigh, NC.

Auto req ID

301132BR
Required Education

High School Diploma/GED
Role ( Job Role )

Application Architect
State / Province

COLORADO
Primary job category

Architect
Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

Boulder
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Network Architecture and Design – 7 years
·  Experience architecting, implementing, and troubleshooting VMware network environments (NSX) – 3 years
·  Systems Administration, Engineering, and Architecture – 10 years
·  Cloud solutions design and implementation – 5 years
·  Storage, backup, and recovery administration/engineering/architecture experience – 3 years
·  Demonstrated ability to create architecture artifacts, design documents, and other formal documentation
·  Excellent oral and written communication skills
·  Ability to obtain a US DoD Secret clearance
Country/Region

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  CCNP or equivalent hands-on networking experience
·  Hands on experience with NSX-T and NSX-V
·  Familiarity with OpenShift SDN - MCSA/MCSE/RHCE/VCP or equivalent hands-on systems administration experience
·  2+ years hands on experience delivering cloud solutions (AWS, Azure, Google, or VMware)
·  2+ years hands on experience delivering container solutions using Docker and/or Kubernetes - IBM Design Thinking Badge or equivalent certification
Secondary Job Category

Other Architect
Eligibility Requirements

·  US Citizenship
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

US Citizenship required.
Introduction

As an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.
Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

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About Business Unit

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.
About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.